# Bamboo Pods for the Bashful Be Seen Without Seeing in Voirin's Shy Chair By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voirins-shy-chair References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7537/emilie-voirin-rattan-chairs.html) & [emilievoirin](http://emilievoirin.com) French designer Emilie Voirin has created a set of furniture pieces out of [rattan (similar to bamboo)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-mood) entitled ‘Made in China.’ Among these pieces is a chair which features an odd protruding awning over the sitter’s head. Emilie Voirin’s shy chair is actually titled ‘[Emanuelle is Shy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair).’ It basically looks like something you would sit in if you wanted to hide your face, which is pretty much the idea Voirin was going for--apparently a “being seen without seeing” theme. In addition to Emilie Voirin's shy chair, a few normal-looking pieces are included in her ‘Made in China’ collection, including a chair that resembles the iconic Panton Chair (a design created by Verner Pantonn in 1960). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rattan Furniture:** The trend of using rattan material in furniture design presents opportunities for creating unique and eco-friendly pieces. - **Hide and Reveal Design:** The trend of incorporating elements of hiding and revealing in furniture design offers innovative ways to enhance user experience and create conversation-starting pieces. - **Chairs with Awning Features:** The trend of adding awning-like structures to chairs provides an opportunity to explore new forms of seating that combine functionality and visual intrigue. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can leverage the trend of using rattan material and incorporating elements of hiding and revealing to create unique and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can utilize the trend of chairs with awning features to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of various spaces, from homes to public establishments. - **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry can seize the trend of using rattan material in furniture design to promote environmentally friendly alternatives and contribute to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Bamboo Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair.md) - [Avian-Inspired Privacy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-chair-concept.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md)